Chocolate Fountains and Events

While you can always rent a chocolate fountain for your upcoming event, some people decide to go ahead and purchase one. After all, many chocolate fountains are affordable. Then, because the fountain could be used many times over for various occasions, it would make a great addition to any kitchen inventory. Even if you only used the chocolate fountain a few times a year, you could certainly recoup the cost by renting it out to your family and friends for their special event.

Fountain Focus

The fact is that a chocolate fountain creates a magnificent focal point of any party. The entire design is sophisticated and beautiful. Displayed on a table with colorful dipping food, coupled with the aroma of hot, creamy chocolate, the setup soon becomes irresistible. With growing popularity, the chocolate fountain is a prized piece of equipment for restaurants, country clubs, hotels, wedding caterers, and even private parties.

Fountain Use

The key to renting or buying a chocolate fountain to use at your next event is to go with quality. Keep in mind that the fountain you use should be fully functional, designed to run smoothly, and come apart for easy cleanup. The chocolate fountain is made with an internal heating element to melt the chocolate and then maintain it at the perfect temperature so all you get is soft, creamy chocolate flowing from top to bottom. Additionally, the design features an internal auger. For this, once the chocolate melts, the auger would push the chocolate to the top of the fountain at which time it would begin to drizzle down the tiers, creating the cascading effect.

Company Behind the Fountain

Since the entire function and operation of the chocolate fountain will make the party successful, it is highly recommended that you work only with a reputable company, one that stands by each unit rented or sold. In fact, if you plan to buy a chocolate fountain, make sure you receive a limited lifetime warranty, preferably one that covers the motor for two years, as well as all remaining components for life.

Storage and Cleaning

The great thing is that once the event is over, the chocolate fountain can be broken down and cleaned easily and quickly. Typically, all you should need is a rubber spatula to help remove chocolate on the tiers and cylinders. Any remaining chocolate can be stored and frozen to use for another occasion. Finally, to use your chocolate fountain, you can purchase special chocolate, which has a higher cocoa butter content (32% to 38%), which means it melts and flows better. However, if you prefer to use your own favorite brand of chocolate, simply add a few tablespoons of vegetable oil, which will make the chocolate much creamier.